Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God
of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts
unfold like flow'rs before Thee,
Hail
Thee as the sun above.
Melt
the clouds of sin and sadness,
Drive
the dark of doubt away;
Giver
of immortal gladness,
Fill
us with the light of day!
2
All
Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth
and heav'n reflect Thy rays,
Stars
and angels sing around Thee,
Center
of unbroken praise;
Field
and forest, vale and mountain,
Bloss'ming
meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting
bird and flowing fountain
Call
us to rejoice in Thee.
3
Thou
art giving and forgiving,
Ever
blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring
of the joy of living,
Oceandepth
of happy rest!
Thou
the father, Christ our Brother -
All
who live in love are Thine:
Teach
us how to love each other,
Lift
us to the joy divine.